Deputy Director Public Works

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to providing top-quality municipal services in a prime Northern California location, consider a career with the City of Arcata and apply today! We are currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Director Public Works.

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Salary: $98,389.31 - $125,572.46/yr.

Generous Benefits including:

• City currently pays the majority of the medical coverage premium for employees (and their dependents) and 100% of the premium for dental and vision coverage. If applicable, the City also offers a $400/month health insurance opt-out option.
• 14 days of Management Leave annually
• Vacation accrual increases with service
• Immediate City contribution to deferred compensation, increasing with service
• Longevity pay

Description:
Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, this position plans, organizes, coordinates, manages, and supervises assigned personnel, programs, operations, and activities within the Streets, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collections, and Central Garage Divisions of the Public Works Department; provides highly complex and responsible support to the Public Works Director in areas of expertise; and performs all other related duties as assigned.

An ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment; demonstrates high emotional intelligence; is established as a motivating and supportive leader; and successfully collaborates across internal departments and with outside agency partners.

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Examples of Duties:

• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned Divisions; develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Division programs and activities; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; identifies opportunities for improvement and provides recommendation to the Director.
• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Streets/Utilities Divisions, including construction, operation and maintenance of streets, water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and central garage; manages and coordinates the work plan for the assigned Divisions; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Serves as the City’s Legally Responsible Officer (i.e. LRO) for the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems; including obtaining and maintaining Water Distribution Operator and Wastewater Collection System Maintenance certificates at least at the level required by the state based on the state’s designation of the grade of distribution and collection systems; higher certificate levels may be required as determined necessary by the City.
• Manages project coordination for assigned construction or capital improvement projects, including planning, budgeting/finance development, design and development of project specifications, review, construction and inspection processes; requests, evaluates, negotiates and manages consultant proposals and contracts; assists in identification of and securing financing options for projects; sets project schedules, design review elements, agency coordination, regulatory agency compliance, and budgeting consideration in accordance with appropriate standards.
• Oversees, manages, and directs the work of outside consultants and contractors, observing all applicable City administrative policies and procedures; reviews and evaluates work products and/or services for compliance with the City’s objectives, quality, and contract scope; approves payment of invoices for contractual work as appropriate.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures, division safety programs and division emergency response program, including providing training to staff on applicable local, state, and federal policies and practices; providing required certification programs; instructs and provides training for staff in work methods, use of equipment and relevant safety precautions.
• Participates in the selection, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Manages and participates in the development, administration and monitoring of assigned Division budgets and applicable Capital Improvement Plans.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, and complaints as it relates to division and department functions and takes appropriate action; ensures the public is kept updated and aware of programs, projects, and other related activities through the department’s public notification policies and procedures.
• Leads the Department’s asset management program to identify, assess condition of, and prioritize improvements for streets and underground utility infrastructure by utilizing the Department’s asset management software and geographic information system.
• Performs the duties of Director, as assigned, during their absence.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

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